Senior Medical Editor – DoD Public Affairs, On-Site

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

11 federal holidays

medical, dental and vision insurance

life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC is seeking an Editor to ensure accuracy of all Walter Reed National Military Medical Center communications. You will manage the editorial calendar, fact-check with clinicians, and review clearance packages before they reach the Public Affairs Officer.

The position is full-time and on-site at Walter Reed in Bethesda, MD, with standard hours and occasional after-hours support during contingencies or exercises.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, English or related.
• 5+ years of editing, copyediting or technical writing.
• Expert grammar and AP Style.
• Healthcare or military public affairs experience.
• HIPAA/PHI knowledge.
• Multi-author calendar management.

Responsibilities

• Protect the accuracy of Walter Reed releases: articles, web content, leadership messages and staff articles/presentations.
• Manage the editorial calendar and coordinate deadlines across teams.
• Fact-check with clinicians and subject-m matter experts.
• Verify clearance packages before submission to the Public Affairs Officer.

Skills

Editing

AP Style

HIPAA knowledge

Calendar management

Public affairs experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in communications/journalism/English or related

Job description

Claxton Logistics Services, LLC is seeking an Editor to ensure accuracy of all Walter Reed National Military Medical Center communications. You will manage the editorial calendar, fact-check with clinicians, and review clearance packages before they reach the Public Affairs Officer.

The position is full-time and on-site at Walter Reed in Bethesda, MD, with standard hours and occasional after-hours support during contingencies or exercises.